Kubiak concerned with kicker Rackers’ mistakes

Neil Rackers has missed six field goals, three more than last season. He missed a 49-yarder against Carolina.

“Yes, I am,” coach Gary Kubiak said when asked if he’s concerned with Rackers. “He’s missing big kicks, and he’s been pretty automatic for us.
I have confidence in Neil. Neil’s a good kicker, and he’s been solid in this league, and he’s been excellent for us.

“Whatever it is we have to get it fixed. We’ll get him to correct his mistakes just like the other players.”

Short week

The Texans had a Monday night practice. Tuesday’s workout will be like a Wednesday because of the short work week before Thursday night’s game at Indianapolis.

For the first time in a while, the Texans didn’t lose a player for multiple games because of an injury.

“There’s really no big concerns yet because we’re not doing much in practice,” coach Gary Kubiak said. “Anybody who’s nicked is going to be a game-time decision. We’re not going to do much. We’re going to mainly work mentally here the next couple days and get ready to play. We’ve got our share of nicks, but with what we did today, everybody cooperated.”

Happy for Orlovsky

In 2009 and 2010, Dan Orlovsky was Matt Schaub‘s backup quarterback. During the lockout, Orlovsky participated in informal workouts at Rice Stadium. He worked closely with Schaub and rookie T.J. Yates.

Orlovsky earned his first victory as a starter Sunday when Indianapolis defeated Tennessee for its first victory.

“You’re happy for any guy you cross paths with that you have to let go for whatever reason,” coach Gary Kubiak said. “Dan’s a good guy. He works really hard at the game. He played well. He’s done a good job.”